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Based on the Richard
Matheson novel filmed twice before as
Vincent Price's "The Last Man on Earth"
and Charlton Heston's "The Omega
Man"; Warner Bros' "I Am Legend"
casts Will Smith as a scientist trying
to find a cure while fighting off zombie
like people that were infected by the
plague.
Will plays Robert
Neville, husband, father and military
colonel who has just been informed that
New York City is being quarantined.
After immediately gathering his family
for refuge he decides to remain in the
city to discover a cure.
I AM LEGEND, clearly
packs a punch in the previews. Its clear
that these vampire like zombies are
smart and quick thinking just as human
Neville. However, being the only man on
earth leaves the film dry most of the
time.
Much like the Tom
Hanks film "Castaway" Robert Neville
(Will Smith) is the predominant cast
member holding the film together. Unlike
Hanks, with his coconut friend, Smith is
accompanied by family pet 'Sam'
(Samantha) the dog. For 3 years Neville
and Sam survive the newly uncharted
streets of New York; searching for food,
people and a medical solution to a
biochemical disaster.
Obviously on its 3rd
attempt, "I AM LEGEND" has some points
of 'communication' interest as oppose to
action from reactions and later crosses
God with numerical estimations and
logic. Nevertheless "I AM LEGEND" is
still a can't miss thriller.
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